Yorkie Talkies Outdoors

26/09/2026

The last challenge event of 2026… Ullswater Way!

What a beautiful day to finish on. The September light was gorgeous, autumn was starting to show itself, we spotted plenty of mushrooms and, of course, there was ice cream! 🍦

A huge well done to everyone who joined us today. It was one person’s longest walk yet, which is such a brilliant achievement!

Enjoy the aching feet and the pick ’n’ mix — you’ve earned both! 😂

🥾20 miles and 2800ft ascent

https://www.yorkietalkies.co.uk/yto-challenge-events

26/09/2026

Good Luck to these guys on the Ullswater Way Challenge today, the lady challenge event of 2026!

Watching from afar, check out what’s on offer for 2027 💪
https://www.yorkietalkies.co.uk/yto-challenge-events

25/09/2026

☕️Free Open Morning near York - Sat 3rd October 10-12

📍Location - the cafe at Curlew’s Dairies in Hessay

*Meet a member of the YTO team

*Ask questions on all things walking, paddle boarding, navigation courses, challenges and holidays.

*Taste delicious milkshake samples from the dairy.

*Treat yourself to coffee and cake

It’s free! But please book so we know to expect you.

https://www.yorkietalkies.co.uk/event-details/yto-open-morning-at-curlews-dairies-2

25/09/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐘𝐓𝐎 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧? 🧡

“Can I come alone?” is a question I get asked all the time. 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲! Most people come on their own, without knowing anyone at their first event.

Taking that first step can feel daunting, so we’d love your help…

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭?

Drop your experience or a few encouraging words below 👇 You might give someone watching the confidence to join us!

24/09/2026

Sunrise in York was pretty special this morning 🌅

Did you capture it? 👇

23/09/2026

🌊Paddle Boarding - this Saturday and Sunday at Aldwark

There are places left on some our weekend paddle boarding sessions…Saturday and Sunday, morning and afternoon. Take your pick!

YTO offer a variety of events on the water, from paddle and hike days, to evening paddles where you can watch the sunset from the water. All the sessions are instructed and private sessions can be booked. Suitable for beginners!

23/09/2026

*𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭? 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧.

Join us at beautiful Gradbach Mill from 𝟏𝟗–𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 for:

🥾 Three days of guided walks, with distance options to suit you
🌿 The option to walk with clinical psychologist David Fong and explore mindfulness in nature
🧘 Yoga suitable for all abilities, if you fancy joining in
🍽️ All your food included
🏡 Two nights at the beautiful Gradbach Mill

You can join the walks, try the optional sessions and enjoy a weekend away with YTO at your own pace. If you’ve been curious about our trips, this is a lovely one to start with.

Take a look and book your place:

Slow down, reconnect and reset with walking, yoga and mindfulness in nature.

22/09/2026

The Ullswater Way - this Saturday - the weather is looking hopeful! ☀️

A gorgeous walk around Ullswater in the Lake District. 21 beautiful miles including Gowbarrow Fell, woodland, lake shore and meadow.

Challenge Guided Walk - Lake District

22/09/2026

Yesterday was the last day of my summer season… Summer of ’26, you’ve been incredible! 🧡

From 5-mile walks to 40-mile challenges, evening walks, paddle boarding sessions and holidays, we’ve shared so many miles and moments together. I’m honestly struggling to put into words what this summer has meant to me.

YTO has grown so much this year, and I couldn’t have done it without my amazing team or all of you. Every booking, recommendation and share has meant more than you know. Thank you for being part of it.

I’m feeling a little overwhelmed, very grateful, and so excited for autumn and winter. Here’s to many more miles together! 🧡

Drop a comment and tell me: what’s your favourite memory with us from this year?